From March 1st to 8th: “Ça presse”, the press drawing festival
The “Ça presse” festival, dedicated to press drawing, is back for its 5th edition in Lyon. 250 drawings will be exhibited at the city hall, where debates, meetings, and round tables will also be organized for free, but with reservation required.
Topics such as independent media, press freedom, fake news, satire, and more will be discussed. For those in a more playful mood looking to have some fun (or get scared, who knows), a quiz called “Figaro or Gorafi” is scheduled for Saturday, March 7th at 2:30 PM at the festival bar.
Additionally, Radio Nova’s show “La Dernière” will be recorded live at Transbordeur in Lyon on the first day of the festival, featuring Guillaume Meurice, Juliette Arnaud, Pierre-Emmanuel Barré, Aymeric Lompret, and our journalist Marie Allenou as a guest!
Find all practical information, the program, and festival guests right here.
(Festival “Ça presse”, from March 1st to 8th, free with reservation.)
Sara Forever at the Croix-Rousse theater from March 4th to 7th
Sara Forever from Drag Race France season 2 will be performing at the Croix-Rousse theater from March 4th to 7th. With “Dynasties”, an extravagant cabaret, artist Matthieu Barbin explores the theme of family transmission by intertwining his personal life with the destinies of star children.
The show includes a blend of many references from popular culture, from Miley Cyrus to Liza Minnelli to the artist’s own mother.
(Dynasties, by Matthieu Barbin/Sara Forever, Croix-Rousse theater from March 4th to 7th.) (Note: The image of Dynasties by Matthieu Barbin/Sara Forever is an illustration provided by the Croix-Rousse theater.)
March 5th: Special municipal general show
The general show is back for its fifth and final episode on Thursday, March 5th. In partnership with Le Petit Bulletin, Olivier Minot will record this “agoradio” at Chez Marty bar in Les Halles de la Martinière (Lyon 1) the day before the elections, focusing on local elections.
This is an opportunity to assess and debate the proposals of different parties, as well as discuss voting decisions. Rue89Lyon’s editorial team will be present in the audience. Come join us!
(General show, Thursday, March 5th, at Chez Marty in Les Halles de la Martinière (Lyon 1).)
From March 4th to 12th: Écrans Mixtes, queer cinema festival
The LGBTQ+ film festival in Lyon returns for its 16th edition. Comoedia cinema (Lyon 7) will organize the opening and closing ceremonies on March 4th and 12th. The program includes “La Foule” by Sahand Kabiri, telling the story of Hamed, a gay Iranian from the middle class organizing a clandestine party, and “La Grève” by Gabrielle Stemmer, a film collage and reading of Ovidie’s text “La Chair est triste hélas”.
The week will feature premieres, classics to rediscover, notable guests, and screenings in various cinemas in Lyon and the metropolis. As usual, awards will be given at the end of the festival. Cinema lovers or just curious minds, don’t miss out!
(Écrans Mixtes, in multiple cinemas across Lyon from March 4th to 12th.)
(Note: The image of Écrans Mixtes, the queer cinema festival, is an official poster for the event.)
March 6th and 10th: Two debates hosted by Rue89Lyon
In March, you’ll need to vote, and if you’re unsure, perhaps attending some debates can help you make your decision. Rue89Lyon will host two discussions leading up to the municipal elections. The first on March 6th will focus on sustainable food at the Maison engagée et sociale de l’alimentation (Lyon 8) from 5:30 PM. Click to register if you’d like to attend.
Then, just 5 days before the first round, a debate on housing will be co-organized with Mediacités on March 10th. The main candidates will discuss this crucial election topic at Odéon theater starting at 7 PM. It’s free but registration is required.
(Debate on March 6th about sustainable food (Lyon 8) and debate on March 10th about housing at Odéon theater (Lyon 2).)
March 7th: A play about migration at TNG
On March 7th at 5 PM, the play “Le Garçon à la valise” will be performed at Théâtre Nouvelle Génération (TNG) in Vaise. Written by Mike Kenny, it tells the story of Nafi and Krysia, two child migrants fleeing war.
For an hour, spectators are encouraged to reflect on “our perception of migration, loss of reference points, and how imagination, stories, and culture can help us survive”.
Tickets range from 7 to 22 euros and can be reserved through this link.
(Le Garçon à la valise, by Mike Kenny at TNG (Vaise) on March 7th at 5 PM.)
(Note: The image of Le Garçon à la valise is an illustration for the play.)
From March 16th to 21st: 34th edition of Karnaval solidaire
Spring is finally here! Celebrate with the Karnaval solidaire, organized by the student association, setting up tents and a big top on the Doua campus in Villeurbanne from March 16th to 21st. Six days of entertainment, shows, and dancing.
To kick off the Karnaval this year, a theater and drag show will take place on Tuesday, March 17th. The play proposed by the cultural service of INSA offers a feminist reimagining of Frankenstein to discuss “transgression and emancipation”. If you prefer dancing, a folk ball will keep you moving until late on Thursday, March 19th.
(34th edition of Karnaval solidaire, from March 16th to 21st, on the Doua campus (Villeurbanne).)
(Credit: Image of Karnaval solidaire by BBabeau/Graines d’Images.)
March 11th to 31st: Amnesty on the big screen
For the 7th edition of the Amnesty festival, the theme is “RESIST for human rights”. “Everywhere in the world, we are faced with an anti-rights wave. It is urgent to resist the systematic questioning of these rights by states,” writes the association.
From March 11th to 31st, screenings will be held in several cinemas in the region followed by discussions with subject matter experts. The program includes the documentary “Orwell 2+2=5” by Raou Peck at Cinéma Gérard Philipe in Vénissieux on March 24th; “Soudan, souviens-toi” on March 17th and 27th; and “Tout va bien” by Thomas Ellis, telling the story of five teenagers who crossed deserts and seas alone.
(Amnesty festival on the big screen from March 11th to 31st, various cinemas in the metropolis and the region.)
March 20th: Feminist meeting at Faitout
In March, as we observe the international day of struggle for women’s rights, we can’t help but recommend a feminist event. Ecofemina and Balafre will host a literary meeting with Camille Froidevaux-Metterie to discuss the book “Théories féministes”. A collection of 130 texts that “overturn the patriarchal order,” from medieval pioneers to more contemporary struggles around intersectionality and LGBTQ+ movements.
(Event: Meeting with Camille Froidevaux-Metterie at Faitout (La Mulatière) on March 20th from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Registration and information here.)
(Credit: Image of the event organized by Ecofemina and Balafre at Faitout.)
March 21st: Support evening for Gaza at Grrrnd Zéro
An evening to support the Flotilla of Liberty for Gaza will be held on Saturday, March 21st at Grrrnd Zéro in Vaulx-en-Velin. Several French boats will depart on March 29th towards the Palestinian enclave to try to break the Israeli blockade still imposed on the people of Gaza. This action is once again supported by the international coalition “Global Sumud Flotilla”.
The evening will run from 6 PM to 1:30 AM and will also launch the pirate radio “Wave Zero” accompanying the flotilla. A screening at 7 PM will be followed by performances by Naima Mare, DJ Grin, 2016, and Nika Noss. Entry is around 9 euros, cash only.
(Support evening for the Flotilla for Gaza, Saturday, March 21st from 6 PM at Grrrnd Zéro (60 Avenue de Bohlen, Vaulx-en-Velin).)
